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Today's top stories
 | [Ilse van den Berg] The third annual Habari Media Tuongee can only be described as a gathering of digital gurus on steroids. A gathering of the country's leading minds in digital media and marketing. Captains of the industry. Read more >> |
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 | All the entries for this year's Loeries are in and the numbers reflect general industry and economic trends. Read more >> |
 | Talk to anyone in their own language and it goes to their heart... Ads24 explores the value of vernacular advertising. Read more >> |
 | Amorphous Group has developed a platform, Elastic Media Africa (EMA), an online media buying tool claimed to offer a host of products for brands. The landscape includes SA and selected countries in Africa. Read more >> |
 | [Danette Breitenbach] Consumers are less trusting today than at any other time in history. What has led them to become so distrustful and how can brands win back their trust? Read more >> |
[Toby Southgate, Issued by The Brand Union] The point is simple. On your own you might be good, but when you pool insight and pool talent, that's when you create something worthwhile. This applies equally to the brands looking to engage with people, and the agencies helping them do it. Read more >> visit press office >>
 | The new Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA) Board was announced at last Thursday's AGM. A revised constitution that incorporated several fundamental changes was also accepted by unanimous member vote. Read more >> |
 | A researcher who hacked into Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg's profile to expose a security flaw won't get the usual reward. Read more >> |
 | Nelson Mandela has countless streets named after him, his own foundation, his own fan page and now his own social network. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by Private Property] As SABC3's Top Billing celebrates turning 21, Private Property is partnering with the iconic show to bring one beyond-lucky South African the opportunity to win a lifestyle worth over R5m! Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | [Issued by The Wedding Group] Taking place at the Coca-Cola Dome in Northgate, Johannesburg, on 24- 25 August, the highlight of The Wedding Expo is set to be the Coca-Cola light Fashion Spectaculars held four times each day and showing off the best local and international bridal design talent. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | [Aarti J Narsee] Disgruntled Cell C customers are accusing Cell C of breaching the Consumer Protection Act and breaking promises to customers. Customer complaints range from "terrible network reception" to incorrect billing, call-dropping and poor service. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by Graffiti] Petroleum brand Caltex has once again chosen to utilise Graffiti's branded cab medium, to showcase its Techron fuel brand and participation in the new Standard Bank UCount customer rewards programme. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | [Issued by Howard Music] Adam Howard has just returned from Europe as musical director for Willam Kentridge's hit production, "Refuse The Hour", which opened for five performances at the Quartier D'ete festival in Paris and concluded with three exclusive performances at the Impulstanz Dance Festival in Vienna. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | [Anton Harber] I am not among those who have leapt up to criticise the SABC for launching a new channel, nor for doing it on DStv. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by Mortimer Harvey] Descending, an aquatic adventure series, pushes the boundaries of digital camera technology to capture some of the most incredible underwater footage. The show premieres on Travel Channel (DStv Channel 179) on Wednesday, 21 August, at 8pm. Read more >> visit press office >> |
| The Times' Creative Press Ad Challenge |
 | A Typo put the Miss Canada Crown on the wrong head. Waltons suggests using their correction fluid to edit the mistake. - View/Rate |
|  | There are many local positive news stories in South Africa. Eveready chose their favourites in an ad that amplifies positive news and the Eveready brand. - View/Rate |
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WASHINGTON, US: The hackers who penetrated the computer network of The New York Times last year have resurfaced with an attack on "an organisation involved in shaping economic policy," experts have warned. Read more >>
 | MIAMI, US: How important is mobile advertising in your overall strategy? Which countries are the most innovative in their mobile marketing strategies? Read more >> |
 | SINGAPORE: The final jury members who will make up the judging panels at this year's Spikes Asia have been announced, completing a line-up of 78 members who will judge the 16 entry categories at the 2013 awards. Read more >> |
More International
 | Entries for the 2013 Bookmark Awards are now open and close for entries on 15 September. The shortlist will be announced on 24 October, with the awards ceremony taking place at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town, on 14 November. Read more >> |
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The Constitutional Court yesterday turned down a request for leave to appeal brought by lawyers representing the injured and arrested miners in the Farlam Commission of Inquiry. Read more >>
 | Another possible postponement of the arms deal commission looms, with the Defence Department expected to raise issues about the process of declassifying documents. Read more >> |
 | Gauteng unveiled a 25-year transport plan on Monday (19 August) to accommodate larger numbers of people. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] After riding the crest of the popularity wave virtually since 1994 when it became the world's first light sports utility vehicle with four-wheel drive the Toyota RAV4 has been losing ground as more and more brands muscle in on its territory - and if anything, the competition is getting stronger. Read more >> |
 | [Eugene Yiga] In early 2012, an inspired conversation among three comic actors led to the frantic scribbling down of ideas for a new show. Now, after touring Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban, and Johannesburg, The Insanity League's quest for nationwide domination has finally reached Cape Town. Read more >> |
 | [Daniel Dercksen] Live theatre has the power to consume you. Tin Bucket Drum devours you alive, body and soul. Our divine Nomvula, a spirited child with a revolutionary heart born into a country with a cruel and silent dictatorship in Tin Bucket Drum is a proud and vigorous young survivor who will not allow the system to crush the "unlawful rhythm" of her soul, or still the passionate beating of her heart. Read more >> |
 Fraser Alexander appoints human.kind as its advertising agency - more info
New appointment at Popular Mechanics - more info
 | Mid-weight front-end developer wanted to build outstanding user experiences on desktop and mobile platforms at Promise Digital. Experience required in HTML, CSS 2.1, jQuery, Ajax, HTML5, CSS3. Read more >> |
Are you confident and likable? Can you get things done? Firewater Interactive is a creative digital agency seeking the perfect match to join its growing client service team. Read more >>We are looking to add a new addition to our team. Someone who is bubbly, outspoken and eats, sleeps and lives design. Medium/mid-senior designer - full-time. Read more >>If you're passionate about mobile, have three years experience in an agency and are looking to join a small award winning team of marketers in Sandton, check this out... Read more >>
Strategy for Non-Planners - 17 Oct 2013 to 31 Oct 2013 Durban,Cape Town,Johannesburg Essential strategic planning skills for client service, Creative and non-planners. Back due to popular demand. Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban. Space limited - don't lose the opportunity - reserve your seat. Read more >> Vega Open DayVega School of Brand Leadership - 14 Sep 2013 to 19 Oct 2013 Cape Town
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| Creative Portal has opened a press office on Bizcommunity.com! Creative Portal is South Africa's cutting-edge online creative outsourcing portal, providing small businesses with access to South Africa's best creative talent, and providing creative freelancers with consistent project leads and income.
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